Substitute Teachers

To become a substitute teacher in District 2, you must hold one of the following licenses:

• Professional Educator License 
• Substitute Teacher License 
• Short-Term Substitute Teacher License 

License Requirements:

1. Professional Educator License (PEL):

   • If you hold a PEL, you do not need a separate Substitute Teacher License (SUB). Please proceed to Step 2.
      

2. Substitute Teacher License (SUB):

   • Requires a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year institution.

   • Valid for five years and renewable.
      

3. Short-Term Substitute Teacher License (STS):

   • Requires an associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours from a regionally accredited institution.

   • Valid until June 30, 2028, and not currently renewable.

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Step 1: Obtain a Substitute Teacher License (SUB or STS)

If you do not already hold a valid PEL, you will need to obtain a Substitute Teacher License (SUB or STS) through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

• Application Process:
  • Submit an online application through the ISBE Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) website.
  • Fees:
    • $50 application fee for the Substitute Teacher License (SUB)
    • $25 application fee for the Short-Term Substitute License (STS)
  • If you don’t have an ELIS account:
    • Visit the ELIS Login Page and create an IWAS for Educators account.
    • After creating your account, you can log in to ELIS to access your credentials.
    • Have your official transcripts sent by your institution of higher learning to transcripts@isbe.net.

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Step 2: Register Your License with Region 19 (SUB, PEL, or STS)

Once your license is issued by ISBE, it must be registered with Region 19 - DuPage County.

• Registration Process:

  • Log into your ELIS account and select the Registration tab.
  • Choose Region 19 - DuPage County to complete registration.

• Fees:

  • $60 registration fee for the Substitute Teacher License (SUB) and the Professional Educator License (PEL).
  • No fee required for the Short-Term Substitute License (STS).

If your license is already registered with another region, no additional fees are required to register with DuPage County.